Ms. Gooden is a victims’ rights advocate who created the viral hashtag #WhyIStayed following public response to Janay Palmer and Ray Rice. She holds degrees in Communications and Social Justice and now speaks to audiences across the country about domestic violence sensitivity, social justice, and the power of storytelling. Ms. Gooden’s story has been profiled on Good Morning America, CNN, TIME, The Washington Post, Mic, HLN, Inside Edition, and more.

On April 6, 2017, Beverly Gooden spoke at our Politicization of Safety Conference. Ms. Gooden is a victims’ rights advocate who created the viral hashtag #WhyIStayed following public response to Janay Palmer and Ray Rice. She holds degrees in Communications and Social Justice and now speaks to audiences across the country about domestic violence sensitivity, social justice, and the power of storytelling. Ms. Gooden’s story has been profiled on Good Morning America, CNN, TIME, The Washington Post, Mic, HLN, Inside Edition, and more.